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Scalicus Orientalis

Scalicus orientalis Fowler, 1938
Max Length
15.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Scalicus Orientalis (Scalicus orientalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Peristediidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Valued as a sport fish.

Scientific Name
Scalicus orientalis
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
15.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scalicus Orientalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scalicus Orientalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scalicus Orientalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scalicus Orientalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 510 m . Deep-water West Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fowler, 1938

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemaperistedion orientale Fowler 1938 Synonym
Peristedion fowleri de Beaufort 1962 Synonym
Peristedion orientale Fowler 1938 Heterotypic
Satyrichthys fowleri de Beaufort 1962 Synonym
Satyrichthys orientale Fowler 1938 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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